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오복자 ( Oh Pok-Ja ) - Sahmyook University College of Nursing
김지현 ( Kim Ji-Hyun ) - Sahmyook University College of Nursing
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to explore the experiences of adult cancer patients living with Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI).
Methods: Data were collected by using in-depth and audio-recorded interviews with seven patients of colorectal, stomach, and breast cancer. The participants were asked to describe their CRCI experience. The data were analyzed according to Colaizzi’s method for phenomenological analysis.
Results: Three-theme clusters and six themes emerged: (1) Foggy daily life: brain health impairment; “I feel different from my usual self: cognitive impairment,” “Lost daily activities: work-related tasks affected,” (2) Struggle to retain memories; “Tried using all strategies I could to recall my memories,” “Need for concern and therapeutic communication,” (3) Expectation of a whole body: hope to live; “Expectations for cognitive rehabilitation,” “Reorganizing daily life.”
Conclusion: These results showed that patients did not consider CRCI important until symptoms affected daily activities and work-related tasks and tried to use self-management strategies to manage CRCI. A two-way exchange of information between patients and health professionals can help patients understand and prepare for CRCI in dealing with symptoms.
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KeyWords
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항암화학요법, 항암화학요법 관련 인지기능 손상, 질적연구
Chemotherapy, Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment, Qualitative research
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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